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Surgical Services

We provide surgical care for a broad range of conditions at Mount Sinai Hospital.
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Our highly trained surgeons provide safe and expert care across several specialties in our state-of-the-art surgical facilities.

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Our general surgeons have specialized skills and undergo subspecialty surgical training for complex procedures. Our colorectal surgery team is the largest in the Greater Toronto Area.

We conduct surgeries to remove cancerous tumours, such as those in the breast or gastrointestinal system. We also provide surgical treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and address various benign conditions. We perform advanced laparoscopic surgery, use other minimally invasive techniques and robotics.

We have extensive expertise in a wide range of procedures, including the following:  

  • Rare and complex breast surgery to treat cancer
  • Local excisions, lumpectomies and sentinel node biopsies
  • Abdominal tumour, pelvic tumour and sarcoma resections
  • Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) surgery targeting abdominal cancer  
  • Hemicolectomies and ileocolic resections
  • Complex colorectal surgery
  • Procedures to support patients with IBD  

Our experts in gynecological, gyne-oncological and uro-gynecological surgery serve patients at every stage of their lives. They specialize in minimally invasive techniques and advanced technology including robotics. These techniques give patients options for a less invasive surgery with a faster recovery and lower risk of infection.

We have extensive expertise in a wide range of procedures, including the following:  

  • Laparotomies
  • Hysteroscopic surgeries  
  • Laparoscopic procedures, including laparoscopic hysterectomies and myomectomies
  • High-risk pregnancy procedures
  • Robotic-assisted procedures
  • Urologic gynecology procedures  
  • Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for ovarian cancer 

Our otolaryngologists specialize in intricate surgeries to treat head and neck cancers, and other conditions of the ears, nose and throat. We provide advanced options, including minimally invasive procedures that use innovative robot-assisted technology, as well as reconstructive surgeries.  

We have extensive expertise in a wide range of procedures, including the following:  

  • Comprehensive throat and neck cancer resections
  • Tracheostomies
  • Thyroid and parathyroid procedures
  • Laryngoscopy and dilatations
  • Carcinoma resections
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery
  • Robotic-assisted procedures 

Our dental surgeons treat disorders and abnormalities of the face, mouth and neck. We work closely with oral pathologists, facial pain specialists and prosthodontists. Our specialties include reconstructive surgery and total temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction.  

We have extensive expertise in a wide range of procedures, including the following:  

  • Cleft lip and palette repairs
  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction
  • Osteotomy / genioplasty  
  • Bone grafts
  • Dental cyst excisions and extractions
  • Dental care for patients with developmental disabilities or complex health care needs (who may benefit from deep sedation during a procedure)

Our leadership in orthopaedic surgery is widely renowned and internationally recognized.

We specialize a range of surgical procedures, including the following:

Reconstructive surgery / hip and replacement  

  • Robotic-assisted joint replacement
  • Bone grafts
  • Joint revisions
  • Fracture repairs and fixations

Sarcoma

  • Resection of invasive bone and soft-tissue tumours
  • Image-guided (GTx) procedures 

Sports medicine  

  • ACL reconstruction
  • Cartilage repair
  • Tissue engineering
  • Arthroscopic shoulder repair

Our surgeons perform reconstructive surgery across various areas including breast reconstruction, flap construction and post-sarcoma excision. 

Our urologists specialize in treating a wide range of urinary health concerns. Additionally, our uro-oncology program is internationally recognized for treatment of bladder and prostate cancer.  

We perform several procedures, including the following:

  • Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy
  • Nephroureterectomy
  • Nephrectomy
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) / trans urethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT)
  • Testicular / scrotal surgery
  • Cystoscopy